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Two-factor and Multi-factor authentication
est. 30 mins
Two-factor and Multi-factor authentication
est. 30 mins
💡 After this training:
The learner knows how to protect the account they use with a strong password and two-factor authentication.
👀 How to coordinate this training:
1. Watch the video or demonstrate logging into an account with 2FA | |
2. Discussion as a whole group or in a small group |
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| Decide on one service to check for how to set up a 2FA or MFA, such as a social media account, short message applications that are familiar to the learners. |
Materials needed:
Computer 💻
Mobile phone 📲
✨ Digital skills training about two factor authentication
video language 🇬🇧
Material in Finnish
Video 🇫🇮 Vahva tunnistautuminen Authenticator sovellus Suomenkielinen tekstitys (HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala)
Plain Language Presentation Slide 🇫🇮 Monivaiheinen tunnistautuminen Page 8 (SelkoDigi opiskelumateriaalit)
Simple Explanation
Explain that 2FA = two checks (password + one more step).
MFA = can be more than two checks (password + code + fingerprint, for example).
Demonstration Tips
1. Show a real login example
Log in to an account (e.g., Google, Facebook, or Microsoft) and show:
Entering the password (first step).
Receiving a code by SMS, authenticator app, or email (second step).
Emphasize: Even if someone steals my password, they still need the code.
2. Demonstrate different factors
You can show three main categories of factors:
Something you know → password or PIN.
Something you have → phone or security key.
Something you are → fingerprint or face recognition.
Tip: Write these three on a flipchart or slide while showing examples.
3. Role play with learners
Ask one participant to pretend to “steal your password.”
Then show that they still can’t log in without your phone to receive the code.
This makes the benefit very clear.